A Massive Month for World of Warcraft Esports
World of Warcraft fans are in for a huge November, with Blizzard officially kicking off the Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals. After an intense Season 3 in The War Within expansion, both tournaments are ready to crown their champions, celebrate the world’s top players, and set the stage for a big return to BlizzCon in 2026.
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Blizzard also shared a new promo video describing the next BlizzCon as a place of competition, celebration and home, teasing an even bigger stage for WoW esports next year.
Arena World Championship Grand Finals
When and Where to Watch
The AWC Grand Finals run from November 14 to 16, starting at 10 a.m. PST, streamed live on the official Warcraft Twitch and YouTube channels. After weeks of group stages and cups, it all comes down to one last gauntlet and the final regional showdown.
Format and Prize Pool
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The AWC kicks off with a single elimination gauntlet, where gladiator teams battle for the final spot in the Grand Finals bracket. Once inside, the tournament shifts to a double elimination format, giving each team a chance to fight their way back even after a loss.
Teams will be competing for the championship title and a share of the 220,000 USD prize pool.
Casters, Analysts and Drops
The AWC broadcast features on-air talent Eiya, Supatease, Venruki and Ziqo, joined by guest analysts Azael and Dmachine.
Fans tuning in can also claim the Ensemble: Violet Sweatsuit transmog set through Twitch Drops during the weekend.
Updated brackets and team lists can be viewed at Raider.IO, and Blizzard has opened co-streaming applications for creators who want to host the event.
Mythic Dungeon International Global Finals
Dates and Streams
One week after the PvP action wraps up, the MDI Global Finals take centre stage from November 21 to 23, starting at 9.45 a.m. PST. Coverage will also be streamed on the Warcraft Twitch and YouTube channels.
Format and Prize Pool
The event features eight of the world’s strongest PvE teams, racing to push the highest mythic keystone levels under the keystone pushing format.
With a massive 300,000 USD prize pool and the title of world champion on the line, expect some of the fastest and cleanest dungeon runs of the year.
Broadcast Team and Viewer Rewards
The MDI broadcast team includes Dratnos, Meeix, Naguura, Rookuri, Tettles and Xyronic.
Viewers can unlock the same Violet Sweatsuit transmog set by watching, available as Twitch Drops throughout the event.
The full list of qualified teams is available on Raider.IO.
A Huge Finish to The War Within Season 3
Both the AWC and MDI Grand Finals mark the end of a packed esports season for World of Warcraft, bringing together the best players across PvP and PvE. With Blizzard confirming that both tournaments will return to BlizzCon 2026, fans can look forward to an even more electrifying esports presence at the event.
Whether you’re tuning in for arena brawls or high-stakes dungeon runs, this month delivers some of the biggest moments in WoW esports all year.